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verlander makes a strong case..
hmm..when was the last time a pitcher won an MVP?
hmm..when was the last time a pitcher won an MVP?
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1992 - Dennis Eckersley of Oakland
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The Player most valuable to his team has got to be Verlander. Sure the others mentioned are no doubt valuable; A-Gon, Granderson, Chris Getz (lol); but no other player in the AL is more valuable to his team other than Verlander, the Tigers are at best a .500 team with any other pitcher.
In Verlanders starts the Tigers are 21-8 ... all other games 53-53.
In Verlanders starts the Tigers are 21-8 ... all other games 53-53.
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He still won't win it.
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I understand your point, and it's a fantastic one, but I will always struggle having a guy who plays once every 5 games earn it.
Ultimately though, I could give a rat's ass what these "writers" think/vote.
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Verlander deserves it, but the MVP isn't about how valuable you are anymore. It's more about the batter with the highest stats and timely hits. The writers focus on that. I would love to see them actually focus on value
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You guys seriously underestimate Joey Bats.
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I don't. He's very good, but they tend to choose players that are on winning teams. In a few years, he'll win. They'll have a very good team in a few years.
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I think Bautista cooled down a bit which would make it easier for the Red Sox guys or Granderson to catch up.
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If it can't be Verlander, it should be Gonzalez. He's been good and important all year.
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I'd pick Ellsbury over Gonzalez.
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If Verlander doesn't win it, it's a joke this year. He's the most valuable to his team. No doubt.
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I think Adam Dunn should win it.
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They should create a new award just for him. The most racist and embarrassing award in sports. The KKK Award for the unfortunate bastard who strikes out the most in baseball in one season.
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I hope you wouldn't get too riled up over it. These things are a joke.
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When you give the writers votes, of course it's a joke.
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